Stirling Moss Hospitalized after 3 Story Fall

teXas · Mar 09, 2010, 10:34 PM

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1950s formula 1 great Sir Stirling Moss is in intensive care after a three-story fall at his home in London.
The 80-year-old Briton, who won 16 grands prix, is not in a life-threatening condition but has broken ankles, feet and vertebrae damage.
The Daily Mail newspaper reported that, with the lift in his house malfunctioning and remaining at the fourth floor, Moss stepped into the shaft on the third floor and fell to the concrete base.
"Amazingly he did not suffer any internal injuries," confirmed British Racing Drivers' Club secretary Stuart Pringle, who said Moss has been operated on.
"Lady (Susan) Moss has just telephoned me and although Sir Stirling is not in good shape, he is no longer in danger," he added.

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jpeters1 · Mar 09, 2010, 10:39 PM

heres to hoping for a fast recovery for him. If I was that old I sure as hell would break more than just ankles and feet.

Jared · Mar 09, 2010, 10:39 PM

Lift =

Or =

I'm assuming it's the later because the first doesn't have a shaft...

Gangster that he has an elevator but how did he manage to get into the elevator shaft?

Amazing that he's alive. He's a healthy guy. A 3 story fall is nothing to joke about even being as young as this membership is...

TheBrownTruth · Mar 10, 2010, 12:06 AM

^^^ Correct.

'Lift' in British English = 'elevator' in American English.

But yes, terrible thing to happen to anyone. I hope the man makes a full recovery.

Ravenous · Mar 10, 2010, 12:37 AM

No 80 year old human falls 3 feet without breaking half their skeleton, let alone 3 stories.

Sir Moss can't be human. I wonder... does he have a digital face? An aversion to ducks?

AWDfreak · Mar 10, 2010, 2:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenous

No 80 year old human falls 3 feet without breaking half their skeleton, let alone 3 stories.

Sir Moss can't be human. I wonder... does he have a digital face? An aversion to ducks?

Funniest post in this thread!

I hope he recovers well. BTW, what has Sir Stirling Moss been doing these days?

Driftster · Mar 10, 2010, 3:21 AM

I lol'd.. I feel bad for the dude but here's why..

I lol'ed at the crappy ass british euphemism for elevator and who steps out of a "lift" and not look where they're going?

He put his faith in technology, not happnin

!ChEeKy GiRl! · Mar 10, 2010, 7:30 AM

It's a shame, but as he said to his son in the ambulance 'I am not ready to go yet'

RadRyan · Mar 10, 2010, 9:58 AM

Im not gunna lie and I feel like a dick but yes this was initially very funny the way it was worded. At least hes not dead so lets hope hes fine in the end.

AESG · Mar 10, 2010, 8:57 PM

He is stronger than even a 50 year old man. that im sure about. hope he gets better. Best wishes for him.

wesleypipes · Mar 10, 2010, 9:26 PM

Stirling are cigarettes. Moss is millions of years old.

This man is a 3 million yr old cigarette.

SteveFX · Mar 10, 2010, 10:06 PM

I would give $100 USD for a video of Stirling Moss being asked by a Cop, "Who do think you are, Stirling Moss? As a matter of fact I am..."

After long recovery from serious injuries; Moss was 3 seconds slower in the same car. He retired immediately. He did not start driving slow.

Innes Ireland wrote a hilarious report of himself and Moss attending the debut of the E30 323i in Sardinia '82/'83. After they were ferried to the mainland; Moss was WOT/dump clutch at tollbooths. He bitched about aero drag when Innes had the pass. window cracked to vent pipe smoke.

Looking for Stirling to kick critics in the butt...

Mar 09, 2010, 10:39 PM	#3
Jared Ba humbug Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boregon G Ride: Giant STP1 Posts: 2,878	Lift = Or = I'm assuming it's the later because the first doesn't have a shaft... Gangster that he has an elevator but how did he manage to get into the elevator shaft? Amazing that he's alive. He's a healthy guy. A 3 story fall is nothing to joke about even being as young as this membership is... __________________ I've got my own endo. - Wesley Pipes

Mar 10, 2010, 12:06 AM	#4
TheBrownTruth Roadster. Join Date: May 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 636	^^^ Correct. 'Lift' in British English = 'elevator' in American English. But yes, terrible thing to happen to anyone. I hope the man makes a full recovery. __________________ 1996 Mazda Miata.

Mar 10, 2010, 12:37 AM	#5
Ravenous Capt. Drop Bear Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Offtopica Posts: 10,416 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	No 80 year old human falls 3 feet without breaking half their skeleton, let alone 3 stories. Sir Moss can't be human. I wonder... does he have a digital face? An aversion to ducks? __________________ I'll break your jaw. And your gag reflex ~ Wesleypipes

Mar 10, 2010, 3:21 AM	#7
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 29,007	I lol'd.. I feel bad for the dude but here's why.. I lol'ed at the crappy ass british euphemism for elevator and who steps out of a "lift" and not look where they're going? He put his faith in technology, not happnin __________________ I would rather have a G35. because Driftster banged dudes chick on the hood of one-texas RIP Randy

Mar 10, 2010, 7:30 AM	#8
!ChEeKy GiRl! Miss. S.C.F Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ღEnglandღ Posts: 5,695	It's a shame, but as he said to his son in the ambulance 'I am not ready to go yet' __________________ Ems&&Kaz..Seksy seksy; RIP Monkey :(

Mar 09, 2010, 10:39 PM	#2
jpeters1 Janice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rutland, Vermont Posts: 1,062	heres to hoping for a fast recovery for him. If I was that old I sure as hell would break more than just ankles and feet.

Mar 10, 2010, 9:58 AM	#9
RadRyan Experienced Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 622	Im not gunna lie and I feel like a dick but yes this was initially very funny the way it was worded. At least hes not dead so lets hope hes fine in the end. __________________ Nature moves faster then hondas. Christine devine fox 11 news.

Mar 10, 2010, 8:57 PM	#10
AESG Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Honduras, Central America Posts: 1,865	He is stronger than even a 50 year old man. that im sure about. hope he gets better. Best wishes for him.

Mar 10, 2010, 9:26 PM	#11
wesleypipes # 78 Circuit de Catalunya Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Climbing Rapunzel's hair...god she better put out. Posts: 5,772	Stirling are cigarettes. Moss is millions of years old. This man is a 3 million yr old cigarette. __________________ I bought some batteries, but they weren't included.

Mar 10, 2010, 10:06 PM	#12
SteveFX Bent Rim Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,458	I would give $100 USD for a video of Stirling Moss being asked by a Cop, "Who do think you are, Stirling Moss? As a matter of fact I am..." After long recovery from serious injuries; Moss was 3 seconds slower in the same car. He retired immediately. He did not start driving slow. Innes Ireland wrote a hilarious report of himself and Moss attending the debut of the E30 323i in Sardinia '82/'83. After they were ferried to the mainland; Moss was WOT/dump clutch at tollbooths. He bitched about aero drag when Innes had the pass. window cracked to vent pipe smoke. Looking for Stirling to kick critics in the butt... __________________ monkey's Camaro went faster because of the howling pack of starving stray dogs behind it.

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